Educational Additions to our Classic Children's Collections
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Chatting with Elvis Poultry and biographer, Tammi Sauer
Elvis, the new book Chicken Dance is a laugh-riot! How much of the story is true?
This story is 100% true. Chickens are just plain funny. We can’t help it.
Tammi, it must be an incredible honor to be chosen as the official biographer of Elvis Poultry. How did you get this dream gig?
I’m still pinching myself! Being chosen as Elvis Poultry’s official biographer has been a writer’s dream. Elvis and I have had long talks about this over fried banana, peanut butter, and chicken feed sandwiches. Elvis said that since my childhood years were spent on a farm, I have a full grasp on the barnyard mentality. He also told me he appreciates my musical abilities. I can still play my third grade piano recital piece, I am an expert at open-G on the clarinet, and I sing really well in the car.
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My First Library
with Linda Ashman, author of Creaky Old House (Available August 2009)
“My first library was a beautiful old red-brick building located a few blocks away from us in Flemington, NJ. What a sense of wonder I felt walking in with my mother—all those glorious books! My favorites were fairy tales, biographies (Jane Addams made a lasting impression), and Dr. Seuss—particularly And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street and Horton Hears a Who (the subject of my very first book report).”
“Stella’s poetic narrative is one bark above the rest.”
- Kirkus Reviews
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Praise for Otto Grows Down
By Michael Sussman, illustrated by Scott Magoon
“There’s lot of fun to be had with this Benjamin Button-like concept, and both words and pictures do a good job of mining it. The pen-and-paint artwork, with its bigheaded characters and use of strong shapes and colors, is eye-catching, while the be-careful-what-you-wish-for message comes through loud and clear.”
- Booklist
“Hits just the right notes of childish Frustration at a new sibling – sassy, not snotty. And though the story ends up with Otto’s newfound appreciation for Anna, it’s a sweet ending rather than a saccharine one.”
- Austin American Statesman
90 Books for Richard Scarry's 90th Birthday
Congratulations to our 90 Books for 90 Birthdays Sweepstakes Winners! In honor of the anniversary of Richard Scarry’s 90th birthday on June 5, 2009, Sterling Publishing held a one-day only sweepstakes. We received a tremendous response, and now 90 winners have been picked to receive a copy of one of our Richard Scarry books. Thanks to everyone who participated! See the winners.
Have A Very Scarry Summer!
Sterling Publishing is Throwing a Summer-long Celebration for Bestselling Children’s Author Richard Scarry.
June 5, 2009 is the anniversary of Richard Scarry’s 90th birthday.
For 90 days in June, July and August, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and fans both young and old are encouraged to celebrate Richard Scarry’s life and work by having “A Very Scarry Summer.”
Check out our Very Scarry Summer Page for a downloadable event kit, fascinating facts about favorite characters, and memories from those that love and remember him. You can even enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win 8 Scarry books for your library or store!
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My First Library
…with Janie Bynum, author of Kiki’s Blankie
“My memories of my first library include that intoxicating library smell—a unique mix of paper and pages, both old and new—a smell of wonders and adventure, promises from Harry the Dirty Dog and Pippi Longstocking. As a kid, I visited the Dallas Public Library/Casa View branch every Saturday, a stack of picture books stretching my little arms their full length as I returned my week’s books.”
REVIEW
“The loss and recovery of a favorite stuffed animal or blanket is a familiar premise in children’s literature. Here, this time-honored story line is given a fresh twist: the child herself, rather than an adult, is responsible for recovering her missing blankie. Appealing, cartoonlike illustrations… This would work well as a storytime read-aloud…”
- Booklist
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